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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,302.32, 375,787.56 and 151,452.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,302.32, 375,787.56 and 151,452.34 is: 209,009.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,302.32 : 375,787.56 = 151,452.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,302.32/375,787.56 = 151,452.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,302.32x = 375,787.56 × 151,452.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,302.32x = 56,913,905,304.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,913,905,304.89/272,302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,009.99

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